Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Language
eng
Format of Original
4 p.
Publication Date
8-2012
Publisher
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Source Publication
2012 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)
Source ISSN
1557-170X
Original Item ID
doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6347038
Abstract
Current methods for evaluating upper extremity (UE) dynamics during pediatric wheelchair use are limited. We propose a new model to characterize UE joint kinematics and kinetics during pediatric wheelchair mobility. The bilateral model is comprised of the thorax, clavicle, scapula, upper arm, forearm, and hand segments. The modeled joints include: sternoclavicular, acromioclavicular, glenohumeral, elbow and wrist. The model is complete and is currently undergoing pilot studies for clinical application. Results may provide considerable quantitative insight into pediatric UE joint dynamics to improve wheelchair prescription, training and long term care of children with orthopaedic disabilities.
Recommended Citation
Paul, Alyssa J.; Slavens, Brooke A.; Graf, Adam; Krzak, Joseph; Vogel, Lawrence; and Harris, Gerald F., "Upper Extremity Biomechanical Model for Evaluation of Pediatric Joint Demands during Wheelchair Mobility" (2012). Biomedical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 41.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bioengin_fac/41
Comments
Accepted version. Published as part of the proceedings of the conference, Upper Extremity Biomechanical Model for Evaluation of Pediatric Joint Demands during Wheelchair Mobility, 2012: 4788-4791. DOI: © 2012 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Used with permission.
Brooke A. Slavens was affiliated with the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee at the time of publication.